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At Worldwide Speakers Group, we take pride in our relationships and appreciate feedback from our customers and thought leaders. These testimonials from our partners in promoting thought leadership say it all. Speakers and clients alike love working with WWSG–for good reason!

We always enjoy working with WWSG, and we thank you and your team for your diligence, thoroughness, and professionalism. Planning is already underway for next year's event (no rest for the weary). We hope to have every opportunity to work with you again in the near future.

— David R. Cape, EVP of Business Development at Texas American Resources Company

I hope to work again and again with Worldwide Speakers Group on the selection of our keynote and endnote speakers for our annual conference and other events. Our representative and her associate were terrific from my first communication to them until our speaking-event concluded... It is easy to see why many of the top speakers in the country work with Worldwide Speakers Group.

— Gina Cohen, Chief Marketing Officer & Vice President of Communications for The National Recreation and Park Association

Everything was buttoned up, from the initial outreach to the event execution and post follow-up. I have a great team of representatives from WWSG to work with, first class experience.

— Raylene Wetzel, American Century Investments

The team at WWSG is certainly at the top of the scale. Building a long-term relationship with the client has really set WWSG apart and we clearly saw that with our partnership. WWSG found creative ways to build the partnership which results in a win-win for all.

— Erik Qualman, Top Technology and Motivational Speaker, #1 Bestselling Author & Futurist

They provide us well-prepared and informed speakers who understand our expectations and unique format. With WWSG, we know that the speaker fees are fair and trust that the event will be a success.

— Sue Swan, Co-Founder of The Distinguished Speaker Series of Southern California

The WWSG team are super responsive and flexible. I will definitely work with them again to find speakers for my next event.

— Delia Setiawan, Ernst & Young LLP

“After 20 years in the lecture series business, WWSG has become a valued partner. We produce over 24 speaking events a year and have worked with dozens of agencies. We appreciate WWSG’s unparalleled professionalism, integrity, and creativity in suggesting speakers that are unique to the speaker circuit."

— Sue Swan, Co-Founder of The Distinguished Speaker Series of Southern California

The consistent professionalism and quality for the way Worldwide Speakers Group handles events shows that they think of each detail and every contingency beforehand.

— Newt Gingrich, Distinguished Leader, Visionary, & Political Vanguard; 2012 Republican Presidential Candidate; Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives (1995-1999); Best-Selling Author

The talk that Aaron Lazar gave at Duke University in October of 2023 for DEMAN (Duke Entertainment, Media, & Arts Network) Weekend was, simply put, the greatest and most impactful speech I have ever heard in my life. This sentiment was echoed by all attendees. When building out the schedule for DEMAN Weekend, Aaron suggested that his speech be the last event of the weekend, and I’m so grateful for that suggestion–there was not a dry eye in the house. There is no speech or event that could have followed Aaron’s. The vulnerability, strength, and resilience that Aaron exhibited in his speech were inspiring and powerful. Most of the compliments I received from attendees for hosting DEMAN Weekend specifically mentioned Aaron’s speech as having a tremendous impact on them. Aaron’s talk is going to stick with me forever. I feel incredibly lucky to have heard it.

Aaron Lazar
— Eli Kline, Program Coordinator, DEMAN Alumni Engagement and Development, Duke University

"Adam’s talk about leadership & resilience provided a great foundation for the conference, inspiring attendees to engage in an interactive learning experience. His high energy presentation was insightful, relevant and reinforced our key goals."

Adam Markel
— Jack in the Box

For the BEST by the BEST. Who better to talk performance than elite fighter pilots?

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Afterburner

“Alana has a keen eye for configuration and making the parts fit together. But her soothing approach to helping others adopt change really sets her apart. I have recommended her for many years, and will continue to do so”

Alana Hill
— F. Turchetti | Baker Hughes

As a keynote speaker for our employee retention series, Alex Banayan brought a perfect mix of lively stories and practical exercises for some of our most tenured colleagues. Banayan’s keynote was able to strike the rare balance of entertaining, informative, and useful—which is exactly what we needed.

Alex Banayan
— Courtney Loomis, Director of Employee Events at Salesforce

Alex far exceeded my already high expectations! The feedback from the students in the second hour of class was extraordinarily positive about Alex’s talk. Alex was so intelligent - way beyond any law or other degree could provide - yet he was remarkably humble and down to earth at the same time.

Alex Rodriguez
— Georgetown Law

Dr. Guelzo did two extraordinary presentations for us. He truly is a great speaker and really reached the students with his discussion of Abraham Lincoln’s childhood. What a wonderful speaker. Thank you to WWSG for all your help in making this event a great success!

Allen Guelzo
— Indian Hill Historical Society

Allen was phenomenal! He’s truly a joy. He was so gracious with his time with each and every person he met. His speech was the perfect way to kick-off our event. We work with so many different speakers, and I can say with confidence that Allen is one of the all-time best in both the content he delivers but also his willingness to engage with attendees. We couldn’t have asked for anything more from a speaker.

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Allen West

The session was incredible! Allison left fingerprints on my heart and mind. She is the epitome of grit and grace and joy. Thank you for the gift you gave us all at Work Human Live!

Allison Massari
— WorkHuman

Amanda Beard's personality showed at our event, as she was both intriguing and witty. Our students especially appreciated being able to interact with her after her speech.

Amanda Beard
— Manhattan College

"One of TIME's most influential people."

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Ambassador Nancy Brinker

It is with great pleasure that we share that Amy’s knowledge and experiences were a meaningful and valuable contribution to all the scholars of our foundation.

Amy Cuddy
— Telecommunications Foundation

"Riveting television…"

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Anderson Cooper

Andrew Busch was a key success factor for our NC Chamber’s 79th Annual Meeting. He gave us an ability to understand the future economy and opportunities for growth. Our members gave him a 100% satisfaction rate with a 5.0 rating on a 5-point scale. The success of the event wouldn’t have been possible without him.

Andrew Busch
— Talisa Hite, Director of Events at NC Chamber of Commerce

"Dr. Brooks is a fascinating person – from his background as a musician to being a Harvard professor, he has so much knowledge to share. His presentation on finding happiness through work has left a lasting impact on our team."

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Arthur Brooks

"I’m still receiving positive feedback from attendees. It really accomplished two key objectives we have with our “Civil Discourse & Debate” program. First, it had good substance with respect to presenting to different economic policy perspectives. Second, it demonstrated civil discourse, which our audience really appreciated. All in all, a terrific discussion!"

Arthur Laffer, Ph.D
— –New Albany Lecture Series

Parr sits at the intersection of technology, culture and productivity…

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Ben Parr

Sasse is highly attuned to the cultural sources of our current discontents and dysfunctions. … Them is not so much a lament for a bygone era as an attempt to diagnose and repair what has led us to this moment of spittle-flecked rage. …a step toward healing a hurting nation.

Ben Sasse
— National Review

"Exciting and memorable!"

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Benjamin Zander

“Standing ovations are a rarity at our meetings. Bob was terrific!” – Human Resource Policy Association

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Bob Woodward

"Coach Billick was outstanding! ...from coming to the bowling event Monday night, where he posed for pictures and signed autographs, to joining us before he spoke and staying after-just to hear another teammate talk."

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Brian Billick

A groundbreaking, iconic leader. When Fiorina speaks, everybody listens.

Carly Fiorina
— WWSG Customer

“If you are going through a merger, acquisition, or any significant change, you’ll find no better success enabler than Cassandra Worthy. Her message was exactly what we needed to move forward more engaged and prepared to champion our growth success metrics.”

Cassandra Worthy
— –Andrew S. Mitchell, President of Hayden Beverage

"[Cheryl's] combination of fun insights, inspiring stories, relevant examples, and customizations made her a wonderful speaker for our conference."

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Cheryl Cran

“Chester was a huge hit and personally inspired me to be a better leader! Not only did he bring relevant, factual data into his presentation, he used humor and audience participation to keep the team motivated and invested!” -General Mills

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Chester Elton

"Your presentation was one of the meeting highlights…[it] was the perfect way to jumpstart our discussion around client service."

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Chip Bell

“Chip brings contagious energy and a compelling message that was customized for and targeted to his audience. He kicked off our annual sales meeting, and we got Switched On and ready for a busy selling season!” - Janet S. Toole, Independence Blue Cross

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Chip Eichelberger

Chris embodies inspirations from head to toe. We loved his stories and insights on the core mindsets that lead to game-changing innovation. His delivery was fun, genuine and honest, both during his speech and as our 'guest star' at my leadership team's offsite dinner.

Chris Barton
— CEO at L'Oréal, Mexico

What I love most about Chris is that he treats everyone exactly the same- be it the United Nations Secretary General or the hotel concierge. He does not distinguish between rich people, poor people, famous people, and everyday people. For Chris, everyone is equal. He has a great deal of respect for the ‘human being’ and this is a rare quality. Chris embodies what we say in Germany, ‘Wir sind alle gleich’, which means, ‘We are all the same’."

Chris Bashinelli
— BMW Group

“Chris is a truly gifted speaker, teacher, and life visionary. I have heard Chris speak many times and each opportunity has left me mesmerized by the power of his observations, his wisdom, and his humanity.” –Jan Jones Blackhurst, Executive VP at Caesars

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Chris Gardner

[Chip War is] essential for understanding our modern world. A sweeping narrative that captures the people who risked a lot and made it all happen.

Chris Miller
— Daniel Yergin, Pulitzer-prize winning author of The Prize

"I just listened to Craig Siegel speak for the first time, and let me tell you, his passion, his fire, his realness, his authenticity, his message was very, very moving. I probably got about 10-15 quotes straight out of his mouth that I'm going to put on my social media, quoting him because he was super motivational. I loved him. He was awesome and full of fire and I just want to share that with everyone." –Jessica Brothers, Nutritionist

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Craig Siegel

Cristina was amazing on stage. After the show everyone was saying how Cristina’s presentation was their favorite of the entire day!

Cristina Mittermeier
— Adobe

“We are really pleased to be working with Damon to further AIG’s commitment to giving back and helping those most in need.” –Lucy Fato, Executive Vice President, General Counsel & Global Head of Communications and Government Affairs for AIG

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Damon West

“You CRUSHED it at our event last week! Our group clearly couldn’t get enough and would have enjoyed more time with you, as evidenced by them lining up to meet you. The only downside is I have NO idea how I can top you as a speaker at our next annual meeting!” –HCE Equity Partners

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Dan Cnossen

"Your session gave us numerous practical process-orientated exercises that will help us further develop our strengths to accelerate performance and deliver results for the business."

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Dan Coughlin

"I do not think I would be exaggerating to say that Dan Heath was one of (if not THE) best speaker we have ever had. … He is a fantastic presenter who has mastered the ability to deliver his message to an audience in a likable, engaging, entertaining, persuasive and memorable way."

Dan Heath
— ManageCamp

"This one blew me away. I feel like I've been living in the dark ages. Exciting and innovative."

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Daniel Kraft, MD

To impress a room full of event planners is not easy... and your show did just that!

Daniel Martin
— Founder, Event Marketer Magazine

"Hysterical and articulate…"

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Dave Barry

We would have to empty to thesaurus to describe the positive outcomes of our experience with David. Center of the bulls-eye, an out of the park grand slam speaker. If you have a business audience and you have not had David Frum, you're missing it.

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David Frum

David Houle is the best conference speaker I have ever heard and I attend a conference a month.

David Houle
— Diana M. Peterson President, Auctionworks

"David cut through the jargon and provided a practical and example-filled presentation on how executives can actually utilize the Web 2.0 revolution to drive business to their companies."

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David Meerman Scott

"Daymond John is an electric speaker and brilliant strategist…"

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Daymond John

Dr. Birx was absolutely fantastic this morning. We are ecstatic that she was part of the program!

Deborah Birx
— WWSG Customer

"Deborah Lee James has been leaning in her whole life. She has been an inspiration to the Lean In community for a long time and I'm proud that she is part of Leanin.Org's Advisory Board." - Sheryl Sandberg, COO Facebook; Founder, LeanIn.Org

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Deborah Lee James

DeeDee has the power to move the soul and the hearts of the many! Whenever DeeDee is making her speech, no matter if it’s in front of a small group or thousands of people, everybody leaves that place with a touched soul. Her story is amazing on its own, but the way she delivers, it is simply fantastic. She adapts to the audience, young or old, good or bad English, everybody understands the story, and she makes it very personal.

DeeDee Trotter
— President, Education First Japan

The feedback [from my organization] was overwhelmingly positive! De was a huge hit with the team! They loved his stories, his messages, and his personality. We also loved how he said, 'the strongest headwinds come from within.' And his message of bringing your authentic self to work every day also resonated. De is a terrific speaker! Great work and thank you for sharing him with us.

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DeMaurice Smith

"Several people have approached me and said that it was the best keynote we have ever had for this event!"

Doc Hendley
— Spectrum Health

"Thank you for taking the time to pull together the content and the stories that achieved that level of resonance. I would not be surprised if you get a call to come in for other programs." -Senior Executive, Leadership Development, AT&T

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Doug Lipp

A thought leader on global competitiveness and key business trends, Chao sits at the epicenter of global competition.

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Elaine Chao

"From the moment Eric took the stage, he shared timely, relevant information to help us build incredible teams and thrive in the future of work. He was entertaining, educational, and shared actionable insights that prompted many CEOs in the room to share that it was the best EO presentation they had ever experienced. Kudos, Eric! We were thrilled to have you and would highly recommend the great work you do."

Eric Termuende
— Entrepreneurs Organization

Qualman's ability to make complexity palatable is why elite organizations turn to him…

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Erik Qualman

“Erik Wahl was the highlight of our entire conference. He captured everyone’s imagination with his creativity and added a whole new dimension to the usual motivational message. Not to mention his artistic finale was a complete knockout!” -AT&T

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Erik Wahl

There is no doubt Erika was the perfect and probably only fit for [Barstool Sports]. It's been quite a run and we couldn't have done it without her. She was everything I dreamed she'd be and more in a CEO.

Erika Ayers Badan
— Dave Portnoy, Founder of Barstool Sports

Erin’s energy and message were just what we needed at our annual conference! I’ve had so many positive comments about her presentation, her story and all the practical take-aways she included. She made everything so easy to implement.

Erin Stafford
— Andrea Ethridge, Member Services & Events Manager at Vizient

…an economic and policy expert on China, Japan, India and beyond.

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Evan Feigenbaum

“Freymann’s expertly researched and accessible work helps clarify misconceptions and provides a coherent set of recommendations for policymakers. Required reading.” Paul Haenle - Former Director for China, United States National Security Council

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Eyck Freymann

Her presentation was well rounded while touching on different aspects of her life at Highclere Castle. The guests at the Patron Party found her to be gracious and patient when they engaged with her or took photos with her. We are all very pleased with Lady Carnarvon’s appearances at our events!

Fiona Carnarvon
— Women’s Council of the Dallas Arboretum

"A thinker at the intersection of unpredictability, diversity and execution."

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Frans Johansson

"One of the greatest strategists of our time!"

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Garry Kasparov

"Looking for a great speaker? Gary Cogill fits the bill! His encyclopedic knowledge of movies and intimate details of actors, directors and producers make him a delightful raconteur and wise historian of the cinematic arts."

Gary Cogill
— Nancy Egan Friends of the University Park Public Library Volunteer

Everything went great. It was a pleasure to have Governor Locke join us, his remarks and discussions were a big hit! He provided an engaging and thought-provoking analysis, especially on current United States and China relations.

Gary Locke
— Center Partners Management

Our event was phenomenal! The format, content and presentation was spot on. We have had so many great comments about Dr. G including great responses from our leadership. She is a pleasure to work with and I hope to cross paths with her again.

Geeta Nayyar
— Blue Cross Blue Shield

"Your message was the highlight of our Leadership Summit. I couldn't have asked for any better message or connection to [the audience]."

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General George W. Casey, Jr. U.S. Army (RET)

Geoff did a fantastic job and really set the stage for the remainder of the day and his perspectives were repeated during later sessions.

Geoff Colvin
— Group Communications Director, The Coca-Cola Company

"Gloria’s presentation was very well-received with numerous positive comments being communicated. She was a perfect fit for our group – very well rounded in her thought’s and views while also being provocative and stimulating thinking among the attendees."

Gloria Borger
— – Health Insights Foundation

"It has been six months since we were together and we are still seeing lasting changes in behavior that are material and meaningful to out business (really)!" - Cisco

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Greg McKeown

Not only were his scores off the charts, but Greg did his homework on our association, members, and industry and incorporated that into his presentation.

Greg Schwem
— Financial Manager’s Society

One of the most respected global thought leaders of our time!

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Hank Paulson

Harry Broadman spoke at our bi-annual US Cotton Summit to a very diverse global audience of over 400 people from 30 countries and wowed them with his impressive knowledge of the world and his insights about how history is shaping so many of the current issues we face. We had very positive reviews in our follow up survey and I would heartily recommend Harry as a speaker.

Harry Broadman
— Bruce Atherley, Executive Director at Cotton Council International

"Heather has a unique ability to communicate complex information that is accessible to the public AND credible to the expert. She gave a superb online talk at the record breaking ‘Brainfood Marathon 2020’, which was not only the most watched of the 80+ sessions across the 24 hours, but ‘most requested’ by those missed it. If you are looking for an expert analyst on the future of work who can speak to the widest possible audience, look no further than Heather McGowan."

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Heather McGowan

"Hilary managed to keep over 200 executives captivated with top notch advice for almost two hours. She is edutainment with an emphasis on the educational content. Her attitude & passion for business development is contagious!”

Hilary Fordwich
— Jim O’Neill, Former President & CEO, Northrop Grumman I T

“I wanted to snap my fingers in agreement as they do during spoken word poetry slams.” One of Howard's student's observed, “Howard wants us to put ourselves in positions where we can succeed while staying true to our authentic selves.” Howard Behar’s presentations are acts of service to everyone in the room."

Howard Behar
— University of Washington

"Bremmer is what happens when street smart meets book smarts…"

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Ian Bremmer

"The message was spot on and relevant to a wide audience. He broke the message down simply and shared relevant stories to drive them home. You could tell he had plenty of stories that he didn’t tell. The other incredible item was that he spoke as though he was delivering this important message for the first time. He wasn’t tired of it. It was perfectly rehearsed but didn’t sound rehearsed at all."

James Clear
— YPO (St. Louis Chapter)

"You did a great job getting everybody engaged and keeping their focus and attention."

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James Mapes

Provocative, challenging, wonderful, exciting and a bit scary are just a sampling of the reactions from the nearly 1,500 attendees at Jamie Metzl’s talks we hosted in advance of the debut of his book Hacking Darwin: Genetic Engineering and the Future of Humanity. Jamie’s fast pace and vast knowledge kept audiences of all ages and persuasions locked on.

Jamie Metzl
— John Carney, CEO, Center for Practical Bioethics

“Jane is a healthcare trend weaver and futurist that engages audiences in an energetic and data-driven way. Her knowledge of the inner-workings and key players in the healthcare market is masterful. The urgency and passion with which she presents market trends is sure to open the minds of listeners and motivate them to take action.”

Jane Sarasohn-Kahn
— – Erica Morgenstern, Chief Marketing Officer at Virgin Pulse

"Janet Evans was on time and easily accessible. She even stayed and signed every autograph after her presentation which took almost an hour. She was great!" –Kevin Fleetwood, Marketing Director, MeridianLink, Inc.

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Janet Evans

Jason’s personal story truly embodies turning challenge into great opportunity. His public speaking skills and his ability to connect with the audience are best in class.

Jason Schechterle
— Dr. Taylor Lawrence, President at Raytheon Missile Systems

Jeff is a completely compelling speaker… he obviously has so much to say, based on a clear knowledge of the situation, that there’s not enough time he could be allotted to give all the knowledge that he knows. He has to make his presentation compact because he has so much that’s viable to say.

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Jeff Bush

Looking for an exceptional keynote or guest speaker to inspire your team? Want to help your leaders rediscover their purpose? Look no further. Jeff has a gift for leaving people in a better place than he found them! His passion and enthusiasm is infectious and he has a heart for helping others thrive. I highly encourage you to connect with this truly gifted performer.

Jeff Civillico
— Strategy Performance & Execution Lead, Center of Learning Excellence at Amgen

"The reviews are in and you nailed it!" –WWSG Customer

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Jeff Evans

"G.O.A.T. – Greatest of All Time!"

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Jerry Rice

"Award-winning journalist and reporter, Dougherty is the real deal."

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Jill Dougherty

“We received a lot of positive feedback from everyone in attendance and we were absolutely thrilled with how the session went. You were a truly captivating speaker and provided us all with a lot of life lessons and advice that will stick with us for life.”

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Joan Lunden

"Absolutely Amazing is the only way I can describe it.The crowd loved Joe, what a stand up down to earth truly fantastic man! The audience completely loved him."

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Joe Girardi

"Everyone LOVED Joe Theismann! It was an incredible night and we could not have asked for a better speaker.”

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Joe Theismann

"A captivating speaker on getting to the top and staying there…"

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Joe Torre

“Huge WIN all around, people couldn’t stop talking about John’s presentation!” - Matt Hanningan, VP Organizational Development, TEKsystems

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John Foley

Ryan’s palpable authenticity delivered an immediate connection when he spoke to my NYU music industry students who are trying to avoid the anxiety, depression, and addiction that comes with performing. To some, his soft-spoken words were life changing and everyone came away with the compassion and inspiration they needed to learn from his miraculous story. No psychobabble here, just humanity and caring.

John Katko
— Jerry Del Colliano, Professor at NYU Steinhardt

My committee used terms like honorable, sincere, confident, believable, authentic,. They all felt it was a privilege to be in the company of such a patriotic, honorable American!

John Kelly
— WWSG Customer

“I’ve helped plan national sales meetings; we’ve had a variety of speakers: a POW to an astronaut to a special operations military pro. None had stories as compelling or personal as John’s. I speak for the whole audience when I say it was the most meaningful for all of us.” –Kathy Beard, Director of Stryker Biotech

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John O’Leary

"I've been fortunate enough to hear Johnny a handful of times, both in-person and virtually, and he never disappoints. He has a way of instantly building a connection with his audience, keeping them interested and entertained with his storytelling all the while driving the message and importance of mental health in his presentation. He is inspiring, talented, and insightful. Don't be surprised if you go from laughing to tears in a matter of minutes as you'll be in awe of the person you're listening to. Thank you for sharing your story with others. It's making an impact on so many people, including my own." –Sam Wagner, International City/County Management Association

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Johnny Crowder

"Johnny's captivating stories, strategies for goal crushing, and electric persona kept us engaged the entire webinar!"

Johnny Quinn
— Premier Wealth Partners

“Jon is by far the most powerful, engaging, dynamic and authentic presenter I have ever hired in my 19+ years of producing conferences and events. You’ll laugh, you’ll cry, you’ll remember what really matters in life and you’ll leave inspired to make a difference. This guy is for real.”

Jon Dorenbos
— Michael Clarke, Director of Marketing & Events at Marriott International

Massive thanks to Jon for such a compelling speech. We've never seen anything like that in the four years I've been around the AI space.

Jon Krohn
— Mara Navarro, UNICEF

“Jon’s keynote presentation at our conference was outstanding. His energy, humor and ability to keep the audience engaged is truly impressive. He was the highlight of the entire event and received the highest rating on our feedback survey.” Susan Shepherd – Sr. Director, Property Casualty Insurers of America

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Jon Picoult

"One of the most accomplished economists in the world…"

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Joseph E. Stiglitz, Ph.D

Josh was funny, personable, and very insightful. He mingled with my folks beforehand, stayed for dinner, and kept the conversation (which was great) going just the right amount of time. It was perfect.

Josh Kraushaar
— American Optometry Association

Josh, thank you again for presenting today at the CMO Summit. You were fabulous and we have received wonderful feedback!

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Josh Linkner

"Kaihan was on-point and relevant. His message is current for any organization wanting to grow. He did a great job of creating a working environment during his talk in which he outlined specific steps and a process to think differently. I had immediate take-aways." –Association of Northwestern Mutual

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Kaihan Krippendorff

“Karen Delivered one of the most interactive and engaging virtual programs we’ve seen! From the breakout rooms to her fun quizzes and games, she captured our attention and gave us a truly memorable experience.”

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Karen McCullough

“Her experience creates an arsenal of expert subjects she can share to inspire a variety of audiences.”

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Kate O’Neill

Kathryn inspired our community and have helped make the festival an unforgettable experience.

Kathryn Parsons
— Sharjah Entrepreneurship Festival

"One of the most successful women entrepreneurs of all time."

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Kathy Ireland

“She was fantastic! Incredibly well received. So authentic and knowledgeable.”

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Katty Kay

"The strength of your background and experience provide you tremendous credibility with our students and truly helped us deliver a message with far greater power and influence than we would have been able to generate on our own."

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Keith Ferrazzi

"A Ken Burns presentation is like giving your audience a once-in-a-lifetime gift… something they'll never forget."

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Ken Burns

"Ken Dychtwald has a unique ability to blend cutting-edge social science and unrivaled knowledge about the marketing and workforce implications of the global age wave with world-class presentation showmanship."

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Ken Dychtwald, Ph.D

“Ken Schmidt was wonderful. We have heard so many positive comments from our attendees. I thoroughly enjoyed his insight and common sense approach to business. It really resonated when he mentioned that consumers are loyal to the people behind the business. His humanistic, common sense approach to business relates to all types of businesses.”

Ken Schmidt
— –Managing Director, CIBC Bank

“Kevin delivered an inspirational message about hope, potential, and the power of compassionate teachers to our faculty. He is a special individual with a natural talent for connecting his personal story to the challenges we all face in life.” –Ken Mitchell, Ed.D., Superindentan of Schools for SOCSD

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Kevin Atlas

“Kim was a great speaker. [She was] humorous, logical, direct and informative. I watched the audience and they were captivated.”

Kimberley Strassel
— –Audience Member, Desert Town Hall Speaker Series

Dr. Wen’s keynote presentation was 'spot-on'. She was incredibly engaging and addressed the most current issues facing healthcare and hospitals. She customized her content to meet the needs of our audience, delivered the current facts and reality of the healthcare landscape, and left our group with light at the end of the tunnel. She understands technology, and delivered her virtual presentation with passion and energy. It was a pleasure to work with her. We would certainly recommend Dr. Wen to our healthcare colleagues.

Leana Wen
— Regional Hospital Association

“Leslie’s incredible professionalism, attention to detail and excellent reputation sets her apart. When we partner with Leslie, we know we are in for 100% success.” –Rebecca Johnson, Partner at ODonnell-Lane, LLC

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Leslie Sbrocco

Lisa brought energy to the room of over 300 people and ignited a spirit of innovation across our Global Product Team. Our top session of the annual meeting.

Lisa Bodell
— MasterCard Worldwide

Lloyd was SO easy to deal with. This means so much to us putting the event on. We will book him again in the future, as he will always be able to share insights and advice. We loved having him and the audience loved hearing from him. Great job all around.

Lloyd Blankfein
— Conference Event Planner

“Amazing!!! Our clients loved her presentation!!!”

Maddy Dychtwald
— Cognizant Technology Solutions

"I was there, she was great – everyone really enjoyed hearing her opinions and predications – big success. "

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Mara Liasson

Our event was great, and Marc did an amazing job. He is a super nice and smart man. Someone many could learn from, in my opinion. I really appreciate him coming to visit with our wonderful group of farmers and ranchers. I also appreciate WWSG for helping make this happen.

Marc Short
— Laramie Adams, National Legislative Director of Texas Farm Bureau

"Witty and eloquent, with a touch of 'Hollywood'…"

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Marcus Buckingham

“Marcus is an emotional intelligence ninja. The interactive format was innovative and touched all of our hearts.” –YPO Chicago Chapter

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Marcus Lemonis

"One of the truly gifted social science writers of our time."

Maria Konnikova
— Adam Grant

The event went extremely well, and Secretary Esper was simply phenomenal. He was very gracious with his time and our veterans were so pleased to have the chance to meet him. Thank you to WWSG so much for all your help!

Mark Esper
— Communications Manager, AAPL

"A CEO who can dream…"

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Mark Gordon

“Mark Morgan is one of our country’s most knowledgeable leaders on immigration enforcement. He brings a wealth of first-hand experience, having served in the Obama administration as chief of U.S. Border Patrol and later in the Trump administration as both acting director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and acting commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection. Mark has demonstrated that common-sense solutions can reduce illegal immigration and improve our nation’s safety and security.”

Mark Morgan
— – The Heritage Foundation

"All went very well and Marty was great. He was very personable and I've heard some great feedback. In fact one of our MD's said he could have listened to him at least another hour."

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Martin Feldstein, Ph.D

"We are fans of Mary Louise Kelly! Not surprising given her years of success as a journalist but she really upped our game. Sometimes we use local moderators, but it just doesn’t measure up with someone of the quality level of Mary Louise. We may be changing our approach with that going forward. She’s wonderful!" _Lisa Hinson, Hinson Ltd Public Relations

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Mary Louise Kelly

I had the privilege of having Matt give his riveting Keynote on AI at our annual Blackstone PWS conference. His insights left an indelible mark on our team, reshaping our perspective on the future of technology. Matt's expertise and passion for AI are truly inspiring and have already begun to influence our strategic direction. It was a remarkable experience that will undoubtedly drive Blackstone forward.

Matt Britton
— Todd Myers, Global Chief Operating Officer of Private Wealth Solutions at Blackstone

“We just had Coach Matt Doherty come in to speak at our yearly sales kick-off meeting, and not only was it a great presentation, and the content was spot on, but Coach Doherty took the time to learn about our organization and find out about our people. He really related to our team, and we got so much out of this visit and his time here. Our team is pumped up and ready to kick it into gear in 2022. So, I want to thank Coach Doherty for spending the time here. If there is anybody interested in having somebody come and really jazz up, connect with, and take a group to another level, I would highly recommend Coach Matt Doherty.”

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Matt Doherty

The guests at our Kids Rank: Ribbons of Character Benefit were completely engaged and inspired by our honoree Melissa Stockwell. Her story of determination and perseverance all with an optimistic attitude were exactly why she was chosen for our annual award. Beyond her incredible combat story, it is her continuing life's journey and her ability to make a human connection with people which made her time with us an unforgettable experience.

Melissa Stockwell
— Kelcey Liverpool, Founder Kids Rank

Michael is an authority on digital disruption at scale in healthcare and a highly engaging keynote speaker. Addressing an international audience, Michael shared his experiences building Teladoc and other businesses and revealed the profound challenges involved in bringing innovation to a stubbornly dysfunctional industry.

Michael Gorton
— Vernon Baxter, Vice President, Health HolonIQ

The Hundred-Year Marathon is without question the most important book written about Chinese strategy and foreign policy in years.

Michael Pillsbury
— Robert Kagan, author of The World America Made and Of Paradise and Power

"Dr. Kaku is a true visionary. He makes the unknown knowable."

Michio Kaku
— – Steve Cochran, Kean University

“HOME RUN!!! Mike Abrashoff was a bases loaded home run! I believe he is the best that we have ever had. All future speakers will be judged against a very high bar that he set!!”

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Mike Abrashoff

“OMG – he was awesome! Everyone loved him!! He stayed to sign books and I think all 300 people waited in line to have him do so. We extended lunch by 30 minutes so that everyone could have a chance to meet him, get their photos with him, and get their books signed."

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Mike Massimino

Speaking first-hand from his highly unique view as the Vice President gave the audience a profoundly unique, unforgettable experience. His deep understanding and practice of faith-based principles that are the underpinnings of America leave the audience with hope for the future.

Mike Pence
— President, UPF International

“Amazing! I have found that some futurists and speakers simply regurgitate other people’s work without much original thought. Mike’s session was the contrary full of original insights and humour it gave me a number of genuinely new insights. He was also on-point during the subsequent panel discussion and complemented the other speakers.” - David Wilson, Grant Thornton International

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Mike Walsh

I was both honored and humbled to have the chance to interview Misty Copeland. It is a moment that I will never forget. I strive to be great at my life goals, and just knowing that Misty started at the same point a me and never gave into the negativity that surrounded her is a true inspiration to me! Thank you for sharing your story!

Misty Copeland
— New Albany Community Foundation

“Mitch joined us before we were Netflix, he was part of the founding team at Netflix, and a vital part of our successes.”

Mitch Lowe
— Marc Randolph, Netflix Cofounder

Dr. McTier captured our audience with her insightful words, clever anecdotes, and meaningful reflection exercises. She managed to keep high school students highly engaged at 9 am on a Saturday, which reflects her great presence and understanding of her audience.

Moiya McTier
— Helena Heckschen, YWLL

"Molly is absolutely unreal. I was obsessed with her before but am even more obsessed with her now – and so are every single one of our attendees. She is so kind, hilarious and engaging. I got to spend some one on one time with her and it was amazing. I cannot say enough good things about her. She will be the top keynote – mark my word! And, I was a bit nervous about our 85% male audience that all have really high expectations and let me tell you they LOVED her."

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Molly Bloom

“Montel motivated and inspired everyone. He is truly a leader!”

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Montel Williams

"If you are fortunate to have an opportunity to hear Nancy speak, prepare yourself for an emotional and inspirational experience you will remember for a long time."

Nancy Frates
— CEO, Suffolk Construction

Natalie facilitated a learning session with the Affirm legal and compliance teams. She was stimulating and engaging. The entire team found her concepts easy to implement. Rave reviews!

Natalie Nixon
— Katherine Adkins, Chief Legal Officer at Affirm

"Dr. Stavas' presentation was the most celebrated of the keynotes we had. I had more positive comments about content, style, and delivery than I did for any of the other well-known keynoters involved."

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Natalie Stavas

“When Nataly speaks about happiness as a skill, you can hear perspectives shifting around the room. Her message is powerful, actionable, and so crucial right now.” –Carolyn Gan, Program Director for Watermark Conference for Women

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Nataly Kogan

"This was the first time in the eight years I have been coordinating these sessions where the audience was spellbound from beginning to end and stayed in their seats for the entire presentation."

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Neal Petersen

""I cannot tell you the buzz in our meeting still after your presentation. People cannot stop talking about you and even people who have seen you for the third time commented on how it’s just amazingly valuable every single time! Our employees saw in you what I saw many years ago in your first TED talk -- your authenticity, strong values, kindness, and incredible wit and intelligence. You are a real talent and I feel so proud to have shared your voice with my company - I know you help our people be better."

Neil Pasricha
— AstraZeneca

"The leading thinker of our time…"

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Newt Gingrich

Niall’s participation was indeed the type of experience we were hoping our guests could enjoy and remember. His presentation was illuminating and the fireside chat was very engaging and helped set the open dialogue atmosphere we were trying to cultivate. And Niall was naturally social before and after the event, which was a great bonus.

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Niall Ferguson

"I really liked that the presenter both motivated us to lean into uncertainty and presented several possible solutions to improving the healthcare system."

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Nick Webb

“…not only did she receive a standing ovation, but the line of attendees seeking to talk with her after the meeting was the longest I had ever seen at such an event – and she took the time to meet all of them.”

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Nicole Malachowski

"Orlando can speak about anything and every time there will be something that will resonate deep within your being."

Orlando Bowen
— Angie Pettyjohn, Mortgage Financing Specialist

"Oz has the unique ability to engage groups both large and small with his mystifying act. A true professional whose performance is appropriate for all types of events. You will be amazed!"

Oz Pearlman
— CEO, Edward Jones

Peter W. Singer was a wonderful addition to our university lecture series. His presentation was engaging, thought provoking and a perfect fit to our conference theme of “Leading Today, Inspiring Tomorrow.” Our university leadership, trustees and fellows, graduate students, faculty and guests all found his lecture riveting.

P.W. Singer
— Event Planner, University

Together with a group of 40 leaders within our organization we have enjoyed a very inspiring session of Pandit where he told his story and the importance of self-awareness in leadership roles. Definitely recommend!

Pandit Dasa
— Learning and Development Manager

"We had a wonderful experience of Parisa on campus. Her presentation was excellent. She was very engaging and heart-felt with students in the communication class and also at the lunch. "

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Parisa Khosravi

"An iconic coach and executive."

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Pat Riley

I recommend him without qualification... he surpassed every previous speaker.

Paul Nicklen
— WWSG Customer

"Journalism at its finest!"

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Paula Zahn

"Diamandis literally pulls audiences into the future…"

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Peter Diamandis

Peter’s presentation was highly stimulating and motivational on two levels; firstly, the content was compelling, informative and thought provoking; secondly, his delivery style and approach are captivating, a lesson to all of us who regularly do presentations!

Peter Hinssen
— Colin Bannister, VP & CTO UKI for CA Technologies

"His remarks were brilliant, relevant and timely. He invested himself in the day and wove content from the day’s programming and other speakers into his keynote."

Peter Sheahan
— – Women's Vision Foundation

Peter provided an enthusiastic and relevant presentation at our conference. Peter took the time to understand our members and his message resonated with the audience.

Peter Thum
— Chief Executive Officer, APICS

“Phil Hansen offered our sales team an uncommon, uncharacteristic and unexpected twist on traditional meeting presentations. His message was innovative, imaginative, and left us wanting more!” - Shawn O’Grady, General Mills Presiden

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Phil Hansen

"A visionary with her thumb on the pulse of technology, business and change!"

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Polly LaBarre

“Not one single day has gone by since the event without external and internal commendations on her engagement with our audience. Her message really connected and impacted the entire audience."

Rachel Botsman
— – Adobe

"Kaye is must-watch television!"

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Randi Kaye

"Kurzweil is the Benjamin Franklin of the 21st Century…"

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Ray Kurzweil

A globally respected thought leader on transportation, LaHood makes common sense.

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Ray LaHood

"These strategies transformed the way our team communicate, accelerating our progress and increasing our success. Richard has a rare skill for teaching powerful techniques in a dynamic way and delivering real-world results." –Nick Bonney, Former Head of Insights at Camelot

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Richard Newman

"World's foremost oceanic explorer and discoverer of the Titanic."

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Robert Ballard

"I loved how relatable and personable Robert was! Robert had great insights for entrepreneurs and I loved hearing the inside scoop on Shark Tank."

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Robert Herjavec

"[Robyn's] story is truly inspiring and motivating. She is a full time fire fighter for the city of San Diego, an Adventure Racer, ironman racer, etc. She has a special speaking gift. We are still receiving awesome feedback on her from members."

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Robyn Benincasa

"Through this brief, two-hour session we are able to convey messages, and really have them resonate with people, in away that three, four or five training programs wouldn't do."

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Roger Nierenberg

Rosie was a terrific speaker. Besides her extensive knowledge of macro/microeconomics and fiscal policy, she brings to the event a high level of energy. Additionally, she was a pleasure to work with, quickly adapting to the nuances of our event and our audience. Highly recommend.

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Rosie Rios

Ryan has shown from day one an incredible aptitude to create safety and trust. Ryan's clients were fortunate enough to have him on their journey of self-discovery and healing.

Ryan Dusick
— Susan Levin, M.A., LMFT Supervisor

Ryan was hands down one of the best speakers we have had. His knowledge of our industry and his ability to touch every attendee with either knowledge or emotion is a phenomenal skill for any speaker. We have not had a speaker who took the extraordinary steps to prepare for a presentation that Ryan took. His questions of our industry, company and attendees were unprecedented in our event planning experience.

Ryan Estis
— SVN

“Ryan connected with and inspired over 300 people in our Audience”

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Ryan Harris

Not to be missed by anyone who wants to understand how ideas change the world.

Safi Bahcall
— Daniel Kahneman, winner of the Nobel Prize, author of Thinking, Fast and Slow

Sallie nailed it! She was great. Really listened to the feedback and hit every point. She's fabulous!

Sallie Krawcheck
— AT&T

"One of the fastest-rising business thought leaders in America."

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Sally Hogshead

A student emailed me after Sanjay Gupta's student session and described it as 'truly a once in a lifetime opportunity.' Feedback from faculty and guests who attended the lecture was all incredibly positive. They thoroughly enjoyed what Dr. Gupta shared with us.

Sanjay Gupta
— Director of Events, Miami University

We cried, we laughed, and we cheered! You presented the perfect message following our intense human resource management training, instilling within us to believe that we can indeed achieve all that we aspire to do and to be.

Scott Burrows
— Western Regional IPMA

Our engagement with Dr. Gottlieb went VERY well. The feedback I received from every single participant was overwhelmingly positive. They loved the format, and more importantly they found the content and Scott's perspective to be tremendously insightful. We'll certainly keep Scott in mind for future events.

Scott Gottlieb
— D. Aballi, Regional Vice President at Palo Alto Networks

"Scott Hamilton is one of the finest human beings I have had the privilege to spend time with and work with. At our Christian Athlete and Coach of the Year Banquet he spoke with passion and transparency while sharing his heart, his faith and his life!"

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Scott Hamilton

“Sean was a terrific speaker and guest at our event. He is also extremely personable, down-to-earth, and great at answering questions. The event was one of the highlights of our year's work.”

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Sean Spicer

Seema was such an important speaker for us. She added a unique perspective and is so well-respected and her content was very relevant… It was a very positive experience for the audience. The entire room was captivated… Seema captivated the crowd like few people have before.

Seema Verma
— Synergy Summit, 2021

“One of the most impressive, authentic people I've ever met is Shane Feldman, demonstrating self-awareness more often associated with people three or four times his age.”

Shane Feldman
— Forbes

"Brilliant and timely…"

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Shawn Achor

"Shawn isn't afraid to tell it to you straight, which is not only refreshing in the way the world is now, but it's the kind of stuff you need to hear to dominate in business and in life."

Shawn Meaike
— – Robert R.

Second Most Powerful Woman in the World.

Sheila Bair
— Forbes

"Simon will encourage you to pull yourself up by the boot straps and march ever so clearly into a bright future."

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Simon T. Bailey

Soren's unique ability to tailor his message, facilitate collaboration, and push the thinking of senior executives, puts him in the top tier of speakers we work with.

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Soren Kaplan

The PM was a great addition to the program. We heard throughout the event from both staff and clients that his content was engaging, and attendees were very happy with it. His keynote was instrumental in making the program the success that it was!

Stephen Harper
— Litsa Kokinias, Senior Meeting and Event Planner at Franklin Templeton

Best keynote speaker I’ve ever booked!

Sterling Hawkins
— John Glaze, Chief Commercial Officer at LK Packaging

"One of the most iconic innovators of our time!"

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Steve Wozniak

Remarkable! Extremely valuable! You ignited discussions for the rest of the conference.

Suneel Gupta
— SACRS

"You are truly remarkable in your ability to connect, be passionate about changing the way our culture values introverts, and genuinely cause people to THINK DIFFERENTLY. " -Womenetics

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Susan Cain

"Hands down the most inspiring, dynamic, and powerful keynote of the entire conference."

Susan David
— Audience Member, Harvard Coaching Conference

"A trusted voice of reason!"

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The Honorable Jim Nussle

"A voice of reason and optimism…"

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The Honorable Michael O. Leavitt

“We engaged Dr. Troy as the keynote speaker for our academic conference. It was a perfect choice. His talk was timely, replete with anecdotes from his time in government, directed to his audience (college students), and thought-provoking for all who attended. The fact that this talk was presented virtually did nothing to lessen either its impact or its import. I would recommend Dr. Troy to you a speaker with absolutely no reservations.” John Robert Greene, Ph.D. Cazenovia College

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The Honorable Tevi Troy, Ph.D

"Two words: TOTAL SUCCESS! Your team was a gas and I truly thank you and them for all the hard work, professional delivery, and just plain "niceness" that you all showed during the project... as the songs continued, the laughter increased! And the finale... SPECTACULAR!!! GREAT SHOW!!!"

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The Water Coolers

"Tim Hoelter's insider account of one of the greatest turnarounds in American business will surely inspire and motivate any leadership team facing impossible challenges."

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Tim Hoelter

Tim believes no matter what we’re facing, we’re all capable of turning any setback into a comeback.

Tim Storey
— Oprah Winfrey

Our team really enjoyed having Todd at our grand opening

Todd Sinelli
— Jami Conroy, Sr Client Experience Mgr, SYNOVUS BANK

Tom Jones provided the captivating keynote address in our partner conference last week. Dr. Jones was thoroughly engaging and most interesting. We received volumes of kind words and appreciation of his presentation.

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Tom Jones

Thoroughly enjoyed your speech and on stage energy, it was exactly what our program needed! — Stream Realty Partners

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Tom Koulopoulos

“The webinar Tom Morris delivered for over 50 Michigan bankers recently on how to deal with disruptive change was full of relevant insights. Tom’s wit, passion and energy made this a memorable and valuable program for all. I would highly recommend him for any virtual sessions!”

Testimonial for
Tom Morris, Ph.D

Tomi was amazing for us today. She did a fantastic job speaking and her willingness to just hang out with our group was so cool. I was a fan of hers before but now I am an advocate.

Tomi Lahren
— Stephen Odom, Impact Partnership

"Timeless lessons of success"

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Troy Aikman

"Truly 'one-of-a-kind!'"

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William Shatner

Zack helped us plan our entire AI strategy. He just gets it.

Zack Kass
— John Murphy, President at Coca Cola